Prototyping Engineer
Location: US, MI, Ann Arbor
Department: Workshop
Employment type: Other
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Airlines/Aviation
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
Vayu builds affordable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for healthcare supply chain management and post-disaster aid delivery.Currently, healthcare providers and disaster relief responders depend on costly, slow, and unreliable transportation by motorcycles, cars, and trucks to serve remote communities. One billion people live all or part of the year without access to all-weather roads. Vayu's UAVs will provide affordable, fast, and reliable delivery of vital goods to these isolated areas, both on a regular basis and in times of crisis.Our offices are in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA and New Delhi, India.

Job description:
DESCRIPTIONVayu is seeking a Prototyping Engineer to join our growing team in Ann Arbor, MI. This position requires an action and results oriented individual who can effectively achieve demanding development and production goals.Our primary product will be Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), modification of existing aircraft structures, and design-to-build activities for commercial aircraft.The Prototyping Engineer is responsible for preforming metalwork, woodwork, electrical work, and composite construction related to the fabrication of Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The selected candidate should be comfortable developing creative solutions for design and process flaws.  Also, suitable candidates should be able to learn on their feet, acquire tool skills rapidly, spearhead construction methods, complete complex tasks, and be able to learn and adapt on a daily basis. Previous shop experience is a must.THINGS TO CONSIDER1. We are hiring for entrepreneurial positions, at an entrepreneurial company. This means you’ll need to be resourceful and creative, while also following the processes that will allow us to scale quickly.2. We hire for culture and greatness. We are looking for well-rounded people who are willing to commit wholeheartedly to our cause for the next couple of years and grow alongside the company.3. This is a massive opportunity for the right person. The opportunity for upward mobility at Vayu is tremendous, but only if you’re willing to put forth the effort.RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for: monthly inventory, setting test schedules (e.g. static thrust for VTOL), manufacturing timetables, maintaining shop supplies, organizing shop items, advanced preparation for each prototype, assist in product development, project management through internal Wiki, maintaining a purchasing log, establishing procedures for fly test inventory, and being able to travel to and from supply shops.Reporting and maintaining various office documents.Engineering activities for assigned projects for development and production of aerospace composite structure and systems fabrication and assemblies. 

Requirements:
Qualifications:Current Engineering Students or Post-Grads with a background in Aerospace Engineering, Construction Management, Logistical Supply Chain, or other relevant workshop skills. Experience with metalworking, electrical, wooden construction, composites, and CNC machines.

Benefits:
Selected candidate will be offered an excellent base salary commensurate with experience.